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Get excited for what's being referred to by 'industry professionals' as "Musical Science Theatre 3000," "Just the schadenfreude I needed!" and "Something to listen to instead of the president's whining," when John and Marla, both 'industry professionals,' bring to you, Flop of the Heap, the podcast where failure is always an option! Like B-Movies? Try B-Musicals! Available now on your internet enabled device.

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A Tale of Two Cities - "Liberté, Égalité, Mediocrité"

2026/09/07

Music, Lyrics & Book by Jill Santoriello Directed by Warren Carlyle Starring James Barbour, Craig Bennett, Brandi Burkhardt, Kevin Earley, Natalie Toro, Gregg Edelman & Aaron Lazar Opened September 18, 2008 Closed after 60 performances.

Do I Hear A Waltz? - "A Sad Little Comedy With Songs"

2026/04/27

Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Arthur Laurents Directed by John Dexter Choreographed by Herbert Ross Starring Elizabeth Allen & Sergio Franchi Opened March 18, 1965 Closed after 220 performances.

Darling of the Day - "A Kiss of Death Production"

2026/03/23

Music by Jule Styne Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg Book by Nunnally Johnson (uncredited) Directed by Noel Willman, replacing Steven Vinaver, replacing Albert Marre, who replaced Steven Vinaver, who replaced Peter Wood. Choreographed by Lee Theodore, replacing Peter Gennaro Starring Vincent Price & Patricia Routledge Opened January 27, 1968 Closed after 31 performances!

THE 1ST SEXENNIAL FLOPPY AWARDS!

2026/02/13

John & Marla pick the Best Songs from Broadway's messiest messes. The most prestigious award on Broadway only happens once every 6 years. ... And The Floppy goes to ... ? Tune in to find out!

Bravo Giovanni - "Like Vesuvian Lava Over Pompeii"

2025/11/17

Music by Milton Shafer Lyrics by Ronny Graham Book by A.J. Russell Directed by Stanley Prager Choreographed by Carol Haney Starring Cesare Siepi, Michele Lee, George S. Irving, Maria Karnilova, David Opatoshu & Lainie Kazan Opened on Broadway May 19, 1962 Closed after 76 performances!

Chess - "A Noisy, Over-Milked, Musical Mess"

2025/09/29

Music by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus Book & Lyrics by Tim Rice Directed by Trevor Nunn (Replacing Michael Bennett) Starring David Carroll, Philip Casnoff, Judy Kuhn, Harry Goz & Marcia Mitzman Opened on Broadway April 28, 1988 Closed after 68 performances!

The Body Beautiful - "Not-Too-Clever Lightweight"

2025/07/28

Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Book by Joseph Stein & Will Glickman Directed by George Schaefer Starring Steve Forrest, Jack Warden, Mindy Carson, Barbara McNair & Lonnie Sattin. Opened on Broadway January 23, 1958 Closed after 60 performances!

BONUS Chit-Chat & Listener Mail Episode!!

2025/06/02

Marla & John chat about this & that and read some listener mail. June is Bustin' Out All Over!

Harrigan 'n' Hart - "A Silly Little Valentine"

2025/05/26

Music by Max Showalter Lyrics by Peter Walker Book by Michael Stewart Featuring music by Harrigan & Hart Directed by Joe Layton Starring Mark Hamill, Harry Groener, Chrisitne Ebersole, Armelia McQueen & Tudi Roche Opened on Broadway January 31, 1985

It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman! - "Half-Sly Vaudeville"

2025/05/12

Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Lee Adams Book by David Newman & Robert Benton Directed & Produced by Harold Prince Starring Jack Cassidy, Linda Lavin, Bob Holiday, Patricia Marand & Michael O'Sullivan Opened on Broadway March 29, 1966

Shinbone Alley - "A Maze of Mediocrity"

2025/04/07

Music by George Kleinsinger Lyrics by Joe Darion Book by Joe Darion & Mel Brooks Directed by Nobody Starring Eartha Kitt & Eddie Bracken Opened on Broadway April 13, 1957

The Gay Life - "House Frau, Mouse Frau"

2025/02/24

Music by Arthur Schwartz Lyrics by Howard Dietz Book by Kay Kanin & Michael Kanin Directed by Gerald Freedman & Herbert Ross Starring Walter Chiari, Barbara Cook, Jules Munshin, Loring Smith, Jack Adams & Elizabeth Allen Opened on Broadway November 18, 1961

Rocky - "My Nose Ain't Broken"

2025/01/27

Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Thomas Meehan & Sylvester Stallone Directed by Alex Timbers Choreography by Steven Hoggett & Kelly Devine Starring Andy Karl, Margo Seibert, Terence Archie, Danny Mastrogiorgio, Dakin Matthews & Jennifer Mudge Opened on Broadway March 13, 2014

Into the Light - "Thin Fabric"

2024/12/30

Music by Lee Holdridge Lyrics by John Forster Book by Jeff Tamborino Directed by Michael Maurer Starring Dean Jones, Thomas Batten, Susan Bigelow, Danny Gerard & Gordon Stanley Opened on Broadway October 22, 1986

Cry For Us All - "CLUNK!"

2024/11/06

with Special Guest Host Connor McAndrews Music by Mitch Leigh Lyrics by Phyllis Robinson & William Alfred Book by William Alfred & Albert Marre Directed by Albert Marre Starring Joan Diener, Steve Arlen, Robert Weede, Tommy Rall & Helen Gallagher. Opened on Broadway April 8, 1970

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★★★★★

Not butt_plumber on IG 2026/09/21

Never listened.

Never listened. Bro asked if I could ride a bike on instagram 22 weeks ago. Don’t know what that was about tho. I hope he’s okay. P.S I just saw Phant...

★★★★★

HannahBackward 2026/08/22

One of the best

I recommend this podcast to everyone I talk to for longer than 5 minutes. One of my faves!

★★★★★

Hexanne 2025/03/06

Super fun MT deep dives!

Marla and John are both hilarious and expert at their critiques and research into old Broadway flops, deserved or not. Incisive and witty with voices ...

★★★★★

AspieNear 2023/03/25

My favorite podcast

I discovered this show via the Raggedy Ann episode, and I’m so glad they happened to cover it because otherwise I wouldn’t have found one of my favori...

★★★★★

decarlove 2022/05/28

A fantastic listen.

So witty, SO funny, and so informative. Who could ask for anything more?

★★★★★

Tony Mow 2022/05/28

Knowledgeable and Fun!

Hilarious and educational. What more could you want? Any fan of musicals will love Flop of the Heap!

★★★★★

J62u 2022/01/16

Tell me all the stories!

These two are absolutely wonderful and witty! Even though I haven’t seen these shows, I’m taken on a fabulous journey through the theater flops I neve...

★★★★★

Cara km 2022/01/15

Love it so much!

Great job on this hilarious and entertaining podcast! Always brightens my day!

★★★★★

CB🥓 2022/01/14

Dive in!

I could listen to these two talk about anything, but especially musical theater history. You can hear how much they love combing through the research ...

★★★★★

McGettingreallyintopodcasts 2021/12/23

Delicious AND Nutritious

It’s so much fun to listen to these two explore a group of shows that are in danger of being lost to obscurity. They don’t take delight in destroying ...

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